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Old 12-22-2013, 01:10 PM   #10
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Re: 7.50R-16 tires/two piece wheels

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My question is how good do the NEW aftermarket Bias Ply tires ride, I'm considering some 17.5 tires ???

As for the beads or bead lock. My 66 in my avatar has the original 16.5x8 non lock ring wheels but NO bead lock either. I removed the tires myself, once the air was out they fell off the bead quite easily.
I had got a set of Denman 8-17.5" and they are nice riding tires. They don't thump like older tires used to do when cold. They are very similar to the original Kelly Springfield tire in appearance. I believe they copy original molds. The 16.5 and 17.5" wheels have a very shallow taper, which allows tires to be easily removed. The 16" wheel have a much steeper taper.
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